Ballyskenach won the Offaly minor hurling title for the first time ever in 1991 and Tom Douglas of Clyduff has penned this tribute to the young men who made history that day.
Ballyskenach are minor champions for the first time
A small parish in the midlands down by the Brosna side
We beat the might of Ferbane I'll have you all to know
It brings back sweet memories of long ago
Now in the goals Tom O'Toole, always very sure
Doughan, Russell, Maher strong men sound and true
Murphy, Denis Doughan, Ray Treacy of renown
Liam O'Toole brave and live, Noel Murphy on the run
John Dooley, Peter Murphy, fine hurlers you'll agree
Liam Flynn at nwnber 12, as sweet as you could see
Now here's to Edmond Treacy, a hurler of renown
Ormond at full forward, always very sound
McLoughlin at number 15, crafty as you see
Fair Play to Ballyskenach, you're the team for me.